India aims to strengthen economic ties with US, engage with Trump administration

India is looking forward to strengthening its economic relationship with the United States by engaging with the incoming Trump administration, India’s trade minister Piyush Goyal told reporters in New Delhi on Friday. “We are looking forward to a very deep and substantive engagement with the new US administration,” the trade minister said, noting that under […]

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Mongolia-Russia Cooperation in Transport Sector Discussed

Minister of Road and Transport of Mongolia Delgersaikhan Borkhuu received a delegation headed by Director General of the Russian “Natsproektstroy” Group Krapivin Alexey Andreevich and exchanged views on cooperation between the transport sectors of the two countries. In particular, they discussed possible cooperation on projects and programs planned to be implemented in the road and […]

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China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement takes effect from Jan 1

“The FTA marking a significant milestone in the economic relations between the two countries,” state-run Public Service Media (PSM) said here on Wednesday. Male has described as “a significant milestone” the China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement (CMFTA) under which both nations will benefit from reduced tariffs and improved market access commitments, media reports said. The CMFTA, […]

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Adani group to exit consumer goods joint venture with Singapore’s Wilmar in $2 billion deal

India’s Adani group will exit the consumer goods joint venture with Singapore’s Wilmar International in a deal valued at $2 billion as the Indian conglomerate focuses on core infrastructure business. Flagship company Adani Enterprises will sell a 13% stake in Adani Wilmar in an offer for sale, which makes the Fortune brand of sunflower oil, […]

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Mongolian and Omani Diplomatic, Official, Special, and Service Passport Holders Exempt from Visa Requirements

On December 9, 2024, the first Political Consultative Meeting between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Sultanate of Oman took place in Muscat, Oman. During the Consultative Meeting, non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Sultanate of Oman E. Bulgan and Head of the Asia and Pacific Department of the […]

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Nepal, China universities sign collaboration agreement

Lumbini Buddhist University and Beijing Language and Culture University have signed a collaboration agreement in the presence of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. At an event held at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar, officials from Lumbini Buddhist University and Beijing Language and Culture University exchanged the agreement documents. As per the agreement, both […]

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China to Establish 3 Modern Cold Storage Facilities in Afghanistan

The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock stated that China will construct three standard cold storage facilities with a capacity of 1,500 tons each for preserving fresh fruits and vegetables in Afghanistan. Misbahuddin Mustaeen, the ministry’s spokesperson, said that during a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock, some Chinese diplomats announced […]

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Saudi Arabia to provide $500 million in aid to Yemen

Saudi Arabia has announced a new economic aid package worth $500 million for Yemen. The aid will be provided to strengthen the Yemeni government’s budget, maintain the stability of the central bank, and ensure the development and stability of the Yemeni people. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Friday that $300 million of the […]

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Singapore leads Hong Kong in race to be crypto hub

Singapore has overtaken Hong Kong in 2024 as a leading digital-assets hub, while its rival financial center struggles to gain momentum. In 2024, Singapore issued 13 cryptocurrency licenses—more than double the number granted in 2023. Recipients included top exchanges like OKX and Upbit, along with global players such as Anchorage, BitGo, and GSR, according to […]

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